Peter Armstrong

Peter Armstrong, a senior business reporter at CBC, dives deep into the trade war's fallout. He discusses how the U.S. tariffs could potentially impact the Canadian economy by $160 billion, particularly in sectors like energy and automotive. Armstrong highlights the implications for everyday products—think beer and fruits—reflecting on how these trade tensions affect the average Canadian. He also shares insights into Canada's retaliatory measures, drawing intriguing parallels to historical trade conflicts.

Senior CBC business reporter Peter Armstrong discusses Tesla's struggles in the EV market, including sales decline and stock plummeting. The podcast explores the challenges faced by Tesla, its shift in strategy to reach the mass market, and the broader slowdown in the North American EV industry. Canada's significant investments in the EV sector and the debate over supporting international vs. local companies are also highlighted.

Sarah Levitt, CBC reporter on the ground in Italy covering logistics for the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. Peter Armstrong, CBC business journalist tracking Canada’s auto sector and federal strategy. Tom Perry, CBC political reporter on Ottawa’s fight over grocery relief. They discuss grocery affordability battles, Canada’s auto industry outlook, geopolitical tensions near Iraq, and Olympic logistical challenges.

Katie Simpson, a CBC News correspondent in Washington, shares insights on Nicolás Maduro's dramatic court appearance in New York facing serious drug trafficking charges. Paul Hunter reports from the Colombia-Venezuela border, detailing Colombia's military response to the rising tensions. Peter Armstrong discusses how potential Venezuelan oil developments could impact Canada's energy scene. Tom Perry reveals Chrystia Freeland's new role as an advisor in Ukraine, raising questions about her future in politics amidst ongoing efforts to support Ukrainian officials.

Katie Simpson, CBC's Washington correspondent, shares insights on Canada's navigation through Trump's trade war and the strained U.S. relations. Peter Armstrong discusses the economic toll of tariffs and the resilience of certain sectors. Paul Hunter highlights Trump's drastic reclamation of presidential power and its political fallout. Sasha Petrasek provides a sobering look at Gaza’s ongoing humanitarian crisis amid a fragile ceasefire. Johanna Wagstaff reveals alarming climate trends in 2025, detailing extreme weather events and their devastating consequences.